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THE LS26 FILES... PARANORMAL ACTIVITY! PLUS... HALLOWEEN SPOOKY READS, WHAT’S ON, PRIZE CROSSWORD AND MUCH MORE!

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elcome to the October issue of LS26 Local, your free monthly community newszine.

The ‘Witching Hour’ is almost upon us as we turn the calendar to October. I’ve been looking forward to this issue for some time, as planned to feature a few articles with a Halloween theme!

We have a great article about paranormal experiences that people have witnessed and reported in our local area. We also took a trip to Templenewsam House to speak to the visitor assistants about the houses legendary ghosts. A big thank you to the staff both in the shop and the house itself for their help. We also have a quick history of the Halloween lantern and also some spooky book reviews!

As usual we have some great articles all about local charities, fundraising events and some worthy causes. This month we also have a feature about ‘Prickly Edge’ of Methley, a small animal rescue centre devoted to the care and rehabilitation of Hedgehogs. There are lots of small animal charities not just locally but all over the country that do some fantastic, unsung work and we are delighted to be able to provide an article about one of our own to champion what they do.

If you run a similar animal rescue then get in touch and let our readership know about what you do and maybe how the community can help. We are only a phone call or email away so get in touch!

Don’t forget to check out our comprehensive ‘What’s On’ section, we may now be out of summer but there is still lots going on in the local area. This month we have the Wild Boar Challenge on the 6th, an open mic night in Methley on the 23rd and a ‘Talk on the Templars’ by the Methley archive on the 29th. There lots more too, plus a huge amount of regular community events that are run through the month including, coffee mornings, fitness and dance, singing and music, crafts and meetings for those suffering bereavement or just need some friendly company. All of which are run by some of our fantastic community organisations such The Fair Exchange, FDM, Rothwell live at home scheme, Dementia friendly Rothwell and Neighbourhood elders team to name but a few.

As always I would like to thank all our readers, stockists and advertisers, without you all the magazine would not be possible. We really do appreciate the emails we receive from people who express how much they enjoy our publication, and a special thank you to the lovely lady who approached us in a local pub and said how much she loved the magazine, especially the historical articles!

This month check out our crossword prize which is courtesy of our garden expert Mrs Flowerpot!

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THE LS26 FILES...

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

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Halloween is always a great time for those spooky stories and mythical, creepy tales to be retold, often to young ears, eager to hear of the ghouls, ghosts and spirits that haunt our homes, pubs and even parks.

So there’s no better time than now to dim the lamps, light the halloween lantern and hear about some of the local places with a story to be told...

SPOOKED AND QUAKING AT OULTON! There have been strange experiences witnessed in the Oulton area near St Johns Church and the bottom end of Springhead Park. After some research it appears this area was a quaker burial

ground back in the early 18th century. It is said that the re-alignment of Oulton Lane, when the roundabout was built on the A639 at the junction with Calverley Road, disturbed the sacred burial ground and prompted some ghostly goings on…

One such story from over fourty years ago reported the sighting of a Quaker couple.... “ At about 11.15pm one Saturday night in July 1975 my girlfriend and I were walking back to Oulton from Rothwell. As we crossed the field in Rothwell Park between Oulton Hall and the old “Edrvs Tailor” house near the roundabout we saw two figures stood in the field about fifteen yards away. It was a very warm clear night and we could see them as clear as day. Both were dressed as Quakers and one was a man stood behind a woman with his hands on her shoulders. We stood looking at each other for about five to ten seconds when they suddenly weren’t there. Both of us saw them clearly and it frightened us to death”.

Another story tells the tale of a mysterious visitor.

“I visited my sister who lived near the Three Horseshoes pub. On arrival I walked into the house and through the living room where I saw a man sat down. I assumed he was a visitor and so I said hello and walked through to the kitchen to greet my sister. I asked her who the man was and my sister said there wasn’t anyone else in the house, we both went back to the living room and there was nobody there”

THE GHOSTS OF TEMPLENEWSAM HOUSE The house is synonymous with ghost stories and spooky happenings. The most famous being the ‘blue lady’, allegedly the spirit of Mary Ingram who died weeks after being robbed by highwaymen whilst on her way to visit her uncle at Barrowby Hall near Garforth. Amongst her possessions stolen were a set of pearls given to her by her grandfather which were very dear to her. In the days after the robbery she was found to be in a confused state with no recollection of where the pearls had gone and was frantically searching the house for her treasured pearls. Tragically just weeks later she died, some say as a result of the trauma of the robbery and to this day her spirit still searches the house for her pearls. She is known as the blue lady as her spirit form is said to take presence as a blue light.

Another resident ghost is said to be that of Phoebe Gray. Back in 1704 the estate of Te m p l e n e w s a m was celebrating the English victory in the battle of Blenheim, fought in Bavaria.

Young Phoebe was a nursemaid, aged only 16 who was accosted on the staircase (pictured bottom right, page 4) by a drunken William Collinson, a fellow servant. It is said that Collinson made advances towards her which Phoebe tried to thwart, but during a struggle he accidently suffocated her whilst trying to stiffle her screams.

Collinson subsequently hid her body in an old well in the scullery and fled the scene.

After both the discovery of Phoebe’s body and the absence of Collinson the following day, a hunt ensued to find Collinson who was eventually found drinking in a pub in Rothwell. He was tried of her murder, found guilty and hung by the neck at Knavesmire in York.

Ever since the spirit of Phoebe is said to haunt the staircase and adjoining passages.

Another story of a more modern ghost is the sighting of a well dressed woman sporting the clothing and hair style of the 1940’s by Julie Holroyd one of the visitor assistants at the house.

Whilst carrying out cleaning before the house was opened to the public, Julie spotted the woman leaving an office and walked towards the north hall. After initially not thinking too much about it, Julie decided to follow her as she did not expect to see anyone at this particular time. After tracing her steps into the north hall, not a soul could be found... very strange! The identity of who this woman could be is a mystery.

There are also numerous urban myths about ghosts who wander the grounds of the house such as the ghost of the monk who is often spotted on the adjacent golf course and a headless horseman to name but two.

THE SPIRIT IN THE LOCAL...

The Coach & Horses pub on Wakefield Road reportedly has a resident spirit, and not one in a bottle! There has been many strange and spooky instances which can’t be explained. The current landlord and landlady, Tony and Debbie have told us of glasses that fall of the bar themselves and packets of snacks that peel themselves from display packaging and fly across the bar. The most reported occurance is of the hand dryer in the ladies toilets that switches itself on and off when there is nobody around. Perhaps this could be a mechanical or electrical fault we asked... “it had crossed our minds until it happened during building work when the mains electricity had been switched off!” replied Debbie.

More recently Tony had a bizarre dream where the ghost identified itself as being called Mary Jane.

Intreagued by this, Debbie did some research using old census reports and found that a Mary Jane did indeed once reside at the pub....

A LEISURELY HAUNTING? According to the website ‘Secret Leeds’, the Rothwell Leisure centre has seen some unusual

and strange activity in previous years. There has been reports of childrens laughter being heard in the swimming pool long after the pool has been closed and a mysterious old gentleman who would be seen sitting on the fire escape stairs only to vanish into thin air. One ex-worker described the building as having a strange atmosphere: “I worked at Rothwell Leisure centre for some years, odd things did happen. In the wet side changing room I had a float board thrown at me.

It was 11pm and only me and another member of staff were in the building. The halls were eerie, shadows were often seen. But the poolside when dark was the most spooky…”

A SCHOOLBOY’S TALL STORY? Whilst walking to school, a young boy spotted a strange shadowy figure on Swithens Lane. His story was never believed, but what do you think?

Was this true or just a tall story...

“I was about 9 years old, I was walking to Rothwell and walked down Elmroyd and looked up Swithens Lane. A tall shadowy figure was stood on the path, maybe 75 meters from where I was stood. It slowly started moving towards me, then stopped, drifted over the road to the farmers field and vanished. I got to school and was told off for lying. To this day I guarantee thats what happened.

I didn’t feel scared but this was a complete shadow with no features and no tones just a shadow”.

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KAREN BRUCE’S

COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT

Leeds really needs the right mass transport system. We shouldn’t let past issues stop us going for the best for the future in Leeds.

I think it’s great news that the local transport powers that be in West Yorkshire are appealing for experts from around the world to come forward with ideas for a mass transit system that could help the area reach its full economic potential. I really hope that this is going to be a 6

determined effort to make sure Leeds gets the state-of-the-art transport system it has needed for so long. It is a chance to get the very latest and greenest technology. Leeds should be more ambitious than ever and shouldn’t be put off by past efforts.

Rothwell and the neighbouring villages which aren’t served by a railway line (except Woodlesford of course), really miss out from not having another system in place. West Yorkshire Combined Authority wants to hear from companies and consortia across the globe about the latest techniques and technologies that could help meet future transport needs.

The Leeds City Region - made up of West Yorkshire and surrounding boroughs - remains the largest metropolitan area in Europe without an urban transit system after years of failed attempts.

We need real commitment from government that there will be investment and not just token words before an election, like Boris Johnson who said it is madness that Leeds doesn’t have a mass transit system. We’ve also heard a lot of words about the Northern Powerhouse and investment in the north but what we need is real action.

If our Leeds City Region economy is to grow as rapidly as forecast in the coming years, creating

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thousands of new jobs, and if we’re to make a real difference to the environment for the future of our children, we will certainly need the best system possible for Leeds. People will need to connect quickly and cleanly.

Leeds needs to be at the forefront, groundbreaking with future technology so other cities will follow where we dared to go first.

Many people continue to tell me how disgruntled they are with our local public transport, complaining about overcrowding, expensive fares, poor timetables, lack of routes and cancelled buses and trains. This is so frustrating as many of the problems we’re having now are as a result of buses being deregulated back in 1986 and with train privatisation, with private companies being allowed to pull most of the punches where all our public transport is concerned.

Towards the end of last year I brought West Yorkshire transport chair Kim Groves to Rothwell and Woodlesford so she could see for herself how bad things really can be for local people and I took up a number of issues with her then.

Because the government still hasn’t let Yorkshire be in charge of its own transport we can’t force the private bus and train companies to provide better services. But Kim as transport chair is putting lots of pressure on them.

Although it’s much harder with the private system, I have managed to get some real results though like when we got the number 22 bus reinstated when we were told the operator would no longer run it, for example, which was so badly needed by many local residents.

One of my main beefs I raised with Kim is that Rothwell needs to be included in the Leeds urban ticket scheme. The boundary issues have so far prevented Rothwell being part of the scheme which would give our residents the better value ticket. It’s an injustice that local people have to pay more to get into Leeds on a day ticket than people in Morley, Pudsey or Garforth. All because private companies can do what they want, with their main motivation being to make money for their shareholders rather than what should be the priority – providing a frequent, reliable, affordable transport system for all.

CAREERS FAIR COMES

TO ELLAND ROAD...

The Leeds Careers Fair is to be held at Elland Road Stadium on October 4th, 10am-2pm.

Looking for the right career can often be timeconsuming and frustrating. The Leeds Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds, experience and education level the opportunity to speak to an abundance of local employers, all in one place. Why attend? Here’s why...

VARIETY There will be a wide variety of different organisations and roles being offered.

SPEED Skip the online process and speak directly to the organisations in attendance.

MEET EMPLOYERS FACE-TO-FACE Ask as many questions as you like and find out anything you want to know about the company you could potentially be starting a career with.

No pre-registration is required, you can just turn up on the day. To find out more about The UK Careers Fair visit www.ukcareersfair.com or email info@ukcareersfair.com 7

DO YOU REMEMBER

OLD SCHOOL SPORTS DAY?

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For some this was a fun time to be outside in the playground and a chance to show off your sporting skills, for others it was a time to dread, the fear of coming last, tripping up…I remember those feelings well!!

This October Rothwell & District Live at Home Scheme will be holding their own Indoor Sports Days, with no winners, just the fun of taking part!!

Mandy Farr from the charity was able to tell us more about their plans: “ To celebrate the International Day of Older People we are holding two Well-Being Cafes, with an intergenerational sports theme. Both events are being kindly funded by the Leeds City Council

Outer South Community Committee and are FREE and open to people aged 60+, their families, grand-children, great grand-children, and friends!

If you fancy the chance to take part in the good old fashioned Egg & Spoon Race, throw around some bean bags, or even hula hoop, then please come along to our events on: Friday, 4th October - 11am to 2pm, Blackburn Hall, 17 Commercial Street, Rothwell, LS26 0AW Friday, 18th October - 11am to 2pm, Lofthouse Methodist Church, 221 Leeds Road, WF3 3NF As well as the regular sports day games, you can try, or watch, some new Walking Football and Walking Netball sessions, plus Nutritional talks.

We will be serving healthy homemade soups, snacks and smoothies through-out the event, so please come along and join in, or just sit and watch the fun!

This is a FREE event and free transport to and from the events is available but must be booked through us in advance by calling the office on: 0113 288 0887.

Rothwell & District Live at Home is dedicated to helping older people enjoy healthier, safer, more independent lives. We provide a wide range of services with the support of Leeds City Council, MHA, funding applications and local organisations, as well as fundraising, donations and Member contributions. Over the past year, we have provided a variety of activities and services

to support older people who live independently in their own homes to stay connected with their communities and tackle loneliness and isolation.

With an increasing number of people aged 60+ in our local area, we are committed to finding new ways to connect with greater numbers of older people who need our support and to develop and provide services that are relevant and reflect the changing needs and demands of our members.

If you know someone who could be interested in coming along to one of our activities, or perhaps someone who cannot get out and would like some friendly company every now and then, then please get in touch. All our activities are only made possible by our wonderful team of volunteers who give up their time to make a difference to older people in our area. If you have an hour or so to spare and are interested in finding out more, then please contact us!”

For more details on all these activities please check out their website: www.rothwellliveathome. btck.co.uk/ or visit their facebook page: www. facebook.com/rothwelllahs/ To refer someone to their services or to find out more about volunteering, then please call 0113 288 0887 or email: rothwell.liveathome@ mha.org.uk

MELODIA CHOIR RAISE

OVER £1000 FOR AIR AMBULANCE

This month our friends from the Melodia choir based in Methley got in touch to tell us about some fundraising they had recently completed in aid of a very worthy, local cause: “On Monday the 9th September we handed over a cheque for £1150 to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

This was raised from a combination of 2 events held this year. The first was a Strawberry Tea which took place in June at 15 Ings Drive and a Concert at the Methley Working Mens Club, “Top Club”.

These are two events held annually by ourselves in order to raise funds for the Air Ambulance”.

Melodia are always ready to receive new ladies to sing with them. Rehearsals are on a Monday evening at the Methley Working Men’s Club on Pinfold Lane from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. It really is a fantastic group to be part of. We asked choir member Shirley Wright just what she loved about being part of Melodia...

“I look forward every week to seeing all the ladies.

We have a lot of fun with loads of laughter. As well as learning songs of all kinds. From The Beachboys, Irvin Berlin, ABBA and also shows like Les Mis, The Lion King and many others. We do have a serious side as well. You never know what will happen next on a Monday. Dee our musical director does keep us in control. Along with our very accomplished pianist Claire. At the moment we are learning songs related to the war years for a musical weekend at St Oswalds Church, Methley.

On Fri 8th Nov we are singing with Let’s Sing 26 and Castleford Male Voice Choir. The finale with all three choirs will be The Dam Busters!”.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OR BOOK MELODIA? If you are interested in joining the choir, or would like to book the ladies for a concert or similar event, please contact Shirley Wright on 07900 953720 (email shirleywright123@btinternet. com) or Val Hodgson 07779 373068 (email val. hodgson43@outlook.com)

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OCTOBER 10TH IS...

WORLD SIGHT DAY 2019

This year, World Sight Day is to be held on Thursday 10th October 2019. This annual event, is aiming to draw attention to a range of issues surrounding blindness and visual impairment. It is seen as one of the most important events on the eye health calendar. The initiative was initially started by the Lions Club International Foundation and our own Lion, Wayne Hoyle, tells us a bit more about it on a more personal level.

“My good friend Tom (not his real name) is probably one of the most upbeat people you could ever hope to come across. Tom, who went fully blind quite early on in his life, always has a 10

positive outlook and puts his disability down to bad luck rather than dwelling on his circumstances.

He cannot ignore it of course but does make the best of what he has in life and appears to have always done so. He has just reached retirement age but having spent all of his working life as a piano tuner he still takes on the occasional job even today which can mean him travelling on his own, well actually with his beautiful guide dog, by bus or train to various place around the country. He will tell you the tale of him being asked “ is that a blind dog “ and his smiling reply which was “ I hope not ‘cos I cannot see!”

There are times when he has to make the best of things despite his and his dog’s best efforts . Times such as when unthinking people do not cut back bushes and trees that are overhanging footpaths or those where careless drivers park their cars right across footpaths. Last year one such person who saw Tom approaching his car swinging his white stick actually told him to be careful so that he did not scratch his car. That was an extreme example, but in today’s world how many of us give any real regard to blind or partially sighted people as we go about our normal business?

Whilst Tom, being totally blind, is at the extreme end you might not know that in today’s world 253 million are blind or suffer from moderate to severe distance vision impairment. A further 1.1 billion also have near vision impairment simply

because they do not own but need a pair of glasses, or that 75% of all blindness is avoidable.

The Rothwell District Lions, along with most other Lions International clubs, has the above groups of people as one of its priorities and to this end in addition to our seeking to bring this to people’s attention. Every year, one of our members has dedicated himself to collecting and passing on to other relevant charities as many old and discarded spectacles as he can. In 2018 the figure collected was 1854 and as of the end of July 2019 a further 2238 have already been collected from our friends at Specsavers, Moorhouse Opticians and the Health Centre in Rothwell. Collected spectacles are sent to a charity called Spectacles for Senegal which as well as processing them also sends specialist teams to this country to carry out eye tests and to issue them to local people.

In addition we, from time to time, donate to charities working with sightless or sight impaired charities. These have included Support for Blind Veterans and Million Miracles (Sightsavers).

We want to encourage as many people as possible to recognise World Sight day. This could be as easy as by sharing a message on Social Media or uploading a WSD photo image from www.iapb. org, but in the longer term we want to encourage more people to give a little more consideration to those less fortunate than themselves due to their sight impairment problems.”

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

DO YOU FEEL TIRED ALL THE TIME?

How do you feel when you wake up? Are you refreshed and ready for the day? Or do you feel drained, like you’ve hardly slept.

GPs report that more patients are complaining of lack of energy. The syndrome even has its own name, TATT - which means tired all the time.

If you constantly feel lethargic it is important not to ignore it. TATT is common but there are steps you can take to help yourself. There are many 12

different causes of fatigue, and a good place to start is a chat with your GP. If you feel overwhelming exhaustion, which gets worse rather than better with activity, and does not improve with rest, you might be suffering from myalgic encephalopathy (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). There is not a definitive cure for these conditions but there are treatments and self-help measures that can help symptoms.

A GP will test for other medical problems that can cause tiredness, such as anaemia, thyroid issues, food intolerances or diabetes.

Many cases of TATT are related to mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety.

Traumatic life events, stress and money worries can also cause fatigue. Talking therapies can help in these cases, and your doctor may be able to refer you to a counselling service.

If a GP has ruled out more serious underlying causes but you still feel tired, there are lifestyle changes that will help. First make sure you’re getting enough good quality sleep. Make it a priority for a few weeks to see how much better you feel. The Royal College of Psychologists’ advice is to have both a regular bedtime and wake time, and avoid napping. If you struggle to drop off try a soak in a warm bath before you go to bed because this will make you feel calm, and the drop in body temperature when you exit the bath fools the body to start to prepare for sleep.

Reduce your stress levels by scheduling relaxation time into your day. This could be something as simple as listening to your favourite music or meeting friends for a chat.

A good diet also plays a role in increasing your energy levels. Try eating small snacks throughout the day, rather than one large meal in the evening.

Avoid alcohol and drink more water. Cutting caffeine will also help but cut down gradually to minimise the risk of headaches.

Finally, a little light exercise is another proven way to fight fatigue. Even a quick 15-minute walk around the block will give a boost to your energy.

THE ENERGY DIET • Eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day • Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates – choose wholegrain versions where possible • Have some dairy, or dairy alternatives such as soya drinks – choose lower-fat and lowersugar options • E at some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein – including 2 portions of fish every week, 1 of which should be oily • Choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and eat them in small amounts • Drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid a day

MRS FLOWERPOT’S

ROOTS & SHOOTS

October is a real treat for the senses. The scent of Autumn fills the air with crisp earthy aromas.

The trees are full of colourful berries and golden brown foliage and the crisp sound as they crunch under foot. It is also a perfect feast for Blackbirds, Thrushes and Fieldfares as those berries provide much needed Autumn sustenance.

In the garden things are slowing down and some of the endless jobs are finally put on hold until next year. But don’t get me wrong, things still need to be done and a bit of work now, can save you a lot of work later when the garden wakes up

for spring. Things like giving the hedges a last trim before winter, the weeding of borders and flower beds and of course mowing the grass.

Clear fallen Rose leaves to prevent Blackspot over - wintering. Lift Dahlia and Begonia tubers and Gladioli corms to store dry over the winter months, remember to remove any dead foliage before storing them.

Cut back perennial plants that have died down to keep them looking neat, but beware some of these plants can cause skin irritation. The red hot poker plant is toxic and can irritate the eyes and skin causing inflammation, just as though you have been burned, so please take my warning. I have suffered this myself and needed medical attention! Always cover yourself and use gardening gloves.

Lets move on anyway, to thoughts of Spring, now is the time to think bulbs! There really are lots available now in the garden centres, shops and supermarkets, so there is no excuse for not planting a few tubs up now. Our local store Morrison’s Rothwell do large bags of Daffodil bulbs for only a few pounds, a great buy so I bought some and will be planting them up over the next few days.

Don’t forget on 27th October the clocks go back by one hour and also Halloween on 31st October when witches, ghouls, spooks and now in the modern day, M.Ps are out to get you!

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A QUICK HISTORY OF

HALLOWEEN LANTERNS

We think of the Halloween pumpkin lantern as an American invention but in fact it was the Irish who took the tradition of carving pumpkins to America, except the original Jack O’ Lantern was not a pumpkin because they didn’t exist in Ireland. Celtic cultures actually carved turnips on All Hallows’ Eve and placed a glowing piece of coal or a candle in them, to ward off evil spirits.

There are many stories behind these turnip lanterns but one of the most popular comes from The Tale of Stingy Jack.

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Stingy Jack was a grumpy old drunkard who liked to play malicious tricks on just about everyone including his family, friends and his mother. He was proud of his antics and boasted that he could trick the Devil himself. The Devil heard about Jack and paid him a visit. Jack was as good as his word and tricked the Devil into climbing up an apple tree. Once the Devil was in the tree, Stingy Jack hurriedly placed crosses around the base of its trunk. The Devil couldn’t touch the crosses, so he was stuck in the tree.

Stingy Jack made the Devil promise him not to take his soul when he died. Reluctantly the Devil agreed, and Stingy Jack removed the crosses, and allowed the Devil to climb back down.

Many years later, when Jack died, he found his way to the pearly gates of Heaven. Saint Peter told him that because he’d been mean and cruel and had led a miserable, worthless life he could not let him enter Heaven. Stingy Jack then went down to Hell. The Devil smiled mischievously and said he was bound by the promise he’d made in the apple tree and would not allow him to enter Hell. Stingy Jack became really scared. He had nowhere to go and was doomed to wander about forever in the dark Netherworld between heaven and hell. He protested to the Devil that there was no light, so the Devil tossed him a piece of coal from the flames of Hell. Jack always carried a turnip with him because it was

one of his favourite foods. He hollowed out the turnip and placed the glowing coal the Devil had given him inside. From that day onward, Stingy Jack roamed the earth without a resting place, lighting his way as he went with his ‘Jack O’ Lantern’.

On all Hallows’ eve, it became the tradition for Irish people to hollow out Turnips, swedes, potatoes and beets. They placed a little light in them to ward off evil spirits and keep Stingy Jack away. These were the original Jack O’ Lanterns.

In the 1800’s waves of Irish people travelled to America in search of better lives. These Irish immigrants quickly discovered that American Pumpkins were bigger and much easier to carve, so they began to use pumpkins for Jack O’ Lanterns. Eventually this new trend found its way back across the Atlantic to Ireland and the United Kingdom.

MARJORIE QUINN’S

MONTHLY RECIPE

If you’re wary of making chutneys and jams why not start with this easy recipe. As well as being a tasty treat, they also make great homemade gifts and for the entrepreneurs out there a really good way to make a bit of extra money, if you become confident enough to sell your produce at local markets or fayres.

TOMATO CHUTNEY Makes about 1.5 litres / 2¾ pints Preparation time: 40-50 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes

Ingredients ~ 250g onion, finely chopped ~ 1kg ripe tomatoes, ~ 250g raisins peeled and chopped ~ 750g cooking apple, ~ 1 green pepper, deseeded & chopped peeled, cored and chopped ~ 2 tsp salt ~ 375g light ~ ½ tsp ground ginger muscovado sugar ~ 350ml cider vinegar Method Place all the ingredients into a large pan and bring to the boil over a medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer the mixture gently, uncovered, for about 45-50 mins or until everything is tender and thickened. Cool, then transfer the mixture to a sterilised jar and seal.

It was always the sterilising that put me off, but actually it’s really quite easy.

How to sterilise jars Wash the jars and the lids in hot soapy water.

Rinse but do not dry them. Instead, leave them to stand upside down on a roasting tray with a raised wire stand (to allow air to circulate) while they’re still wet.

Place the tray of clean, wet jars and lids into a preheated oven at 160-180ºC for about 15 mins.

The trick to jams and chutneys is that the jars and the chutney (or jam) should be hot. Ladle the hot preserve into a heatproof jug to make it easier to transfer the mixture into the hot jars. Be very

careful not to touch or get any of the mixture onto the rim of the jars as this could introduce bacteria.

Fill the jars not quite to the top, leave a 1/2cm gap at the top between the preserve and the lid.

While everything is still hot, cover the jars with their lids or top with wax paper and a piece of cellophane secured tightly with an elastic band.

Your chutney should keep for about 6 months in a cool, dark place, though different recipes vary slightly.

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HELPING HEDGEHOGS

THE PRICKLY EDGE WAY!

As an animal lover I have always had a great deal of respect for those who dedicate their lives to care for animals and wildlife. This month LS26 Local is delighted to be able to feature ‘Prickly Edge’, a small but amazing Hedgehog Rescue charity based in Methley. We caught up with Penny who answered a few questions about their rescue centre and general hedgehog care.

Can you tell us a little bit about how you started caring for Hedgehogs?

We started caring for hedgehogs earlier this year, after responding to Castleford Hedgehog Rescue’s appeal for forever homes for hedgehogs 16

with disabilities. We took on 2 disabled males, who need ongoing care and support and was inspired to learn more about how to rehabilitate sick and injured hedgehogs.

How many hogs do you help on average over the year?

This is our first year of caring for these precious creatures, yet we have already cared for in excess of 50 hedgehogs. The majority of them are now well and are steadily gaining weight, ready for release. Some have already been released and some have gone to secure gardens because they need ongoing support.

How can you help Hedgehogs that you see in your own garden?

There are several ways to help hedgehogs in your garden. You can...

Provide access to drinking water - Keep a shallow dish of water out at all times (see picture above right). Nursing Mum’s will leave their nests briefly during the day, in search of food and water. In winter hedgehogs wake from hibernation occasionally, to seek food and water.

Dehydration can be fatal. We are currently admitting around 5 a week that are severely dehydrated. Sadly many of them are already going into multi-organ failure when they are brought in and despite our best efforts, we aren’t able to save them.

Provide access to food - wet (meat or poultry in jelly) or dry dog and cat food, or specialist hedgehog food is ideal. This should be provided all year round, alongside drinking water.

Provide nesting areas - compost heaps, piles of logs or leaves are inexpensive nesting sites for hedgehogs. Overgrown areas are ideal for natural shelter and foraging. Alternatively, you could buy a hedgehog house. (pictured page 17).

Our boys build nests in our feed stations such as these in the photos. They drag their materials inside and we have to set up a new feeding station elsewhere.

Lift football nets off the ground - we often see hedgehogs that have been entangled in nets.

Fortunately, the two we have at the moment we’re not injured by the net. However, they have needed treatment for dehydration as they weren’t able to access food or water until they were rescued.

For our gardeners reading, is there any plants that they could grow to help hogs?

Wild flowers are fantastic for all forms of wildlife.

The flowers provide nectar and pollen to feed insects which in turn provides a food source for Hedgehogs. If you are planning a garden its also good for hedgehogs to opt for a hedge row instead of a fence as it provides them cover and easier access to other gardens!

Do not use pesticides or slug pellets in your garden as it can poison Hedgehogs or other creatures in their food chain.

I’ve found a Hedgehog, what should I do?

Think GBH Help! Grab, Box, Heat then call for advice and help.

Grab: Use protective gloves to carefully collect the hedgehog, gardening gloves are ideal to protect your hands from those spikes and also soft enough to not harm the hedgehog.

Box: Bring him/her indoors and put it in a high sided cardboard box with an old towel or fleece in the bottom for the hedgehog to hide under.

Heat: fill a hot water bottle so that when it is wrapped in a towel there is gentle heat coming through and put that in the bottom of the box with the hedgehog, ensuring it has room to get off the bottle should it get too warm. Keep the bottle warm, if it goes cold it could chill the hedgehog and make him poorly. If the hedgehog is bleeding though DO NOT add a hot water bottle as this will make the bleeding worse. Put the box somewhere quiet and provide a small amount of water. Do not provide food at this stage.

The next best thing is to get some help, you can call the British Hedgehog Preservation Society on 01584 890 801 for further advice or any other local rescue centre.

Try and locate the closest rescue centre so you are not travelling too far with the hedgehog and your patient can be attended to quickly.

However, if the hedgehog is in obvious pain and in need of urgent help take it to a local vet as soon as possible.

ONLINE RESOURCES: www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk www.hedgehog-rescue.org.uk www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk www.hedgehogstreet.org CAN YOU HELP? Prickly Edge will soon be looking for volunteers to help with feeding and cleaning. They will also be seeking foster carers and secure gardens for hogs with various needs. If you think you can help, please give them a call on 07396 219824.

You can also help them by donating a gift from their Amazon wish list - to find ou more please visit their facebook page by searching for ‘Prickly Edge Hedgehog Rescue’ on Facebook.

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WOODY LOCALS TO

RAISE FUNDS FOR DEFIB IN TOTS MEMORY

Three employees of Woodlesford Co-op are raising money to fund the purchase of a defibrillator and relevant kit for the village of Woodlesford.

Samantha Artley, Jenny Broughton and Lee Solomons came up with the idea after seeing similar schemes in Swillington and Rothwell - one of which was previously published in a previous issue of LS26 Local.

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Samantha Jameson-Briggs (picured left) who is a team manager at the Co-op Woodlesford store told us a little bit more about their fundraising efforts: “So we are looking to raise roughly £1400£1600 for the Defibrillator and kit from SADS UK. Three colleagues, Samantha, Jenny and Lee came up with the idea after seeing other community driven defibrillator schemes. So as the Coop store is in quite a central location we thought it would be a good idea to have it located here with us.

The key fundraiser initially is a 22 mile bike ride by local residents and also Lee Solomons and my husband Michael Briggs.”

The fundraising is even more important for Samantha and Michael as the fundraising will also be done in the name of their late son Logan, who passed away after his first birthday after suffering from a ventricular septal defect (VSD), also known as a ‘hole in the heart’.

Logan underwent surgery at the Leeds General Infirmary and it is 5 years on Halloween since he passed away.

The bike ride will take place on the 22nd October which would have been Logans birthday.

Samantha added “The bike ride starts at 10am and goes from Woodlesford Co-op to the LGI, then onto pinderfields and back to the Co-op.

We are also holding a community fun day with kids activities, craft stalls and local businesses too, at the Oulton Institute on Sunday 27th October from 10am until 2pm. So if anyone would like to donate raffle prizes or even perhaps want to hold their own event then we would love for them to get in touch. The defibrillator is for the whole community so we would really like to get as much of the community involved as we can”.

Should the fundraising exceed their target required, anything raised above the amount will be donated to ‘Tiny Tickers’, the little heart charity which helps identify heart conditions before birth, a really fantastic cause with local connections in Methley.

The total amount raised at time of going to press is just about on the halfway mark from monies raised from instore sponsorship, charity tub donations and funds raised from a recent tombola and a local bring and buy sale.

As part of the fundraising a ‘Just Giving’ page has been set up. If you would like to donate please visit www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/woodydefiband. You can also keep up to date with any fundraising activity and events by following their facebook page - just type in ‘Woodys Defib’ to the facebook search facility and click the subsequent link.

HORTICULTURAL SHOW

PROVES TO BE A GREAT SUCCESS

The Rothwell Horticultural Show was held in early September on Sunday, the very first day of the new month in Blackburn Hall.

The event was once again well attended with plenty of home grown produce on display. This year also marked the debut of the Rothwell Rhubarb Tarts Women’s Institute who had their first ever stall at the event.

Mary Fleet was kind enough to provide us with the following article about the days events.

“The horticultural show was open for allotment holders and private gardeners to bring their vegetables, fruit and flowers to be judged and to show the public what can be achieved with a bit of effort and decent weather conditions.

There were over sixty classes being judged by professional horticultural judge Mr P. Bradshaw. Vegetables included potatoes, tomatoes, leeks and marrows all displayed together with classes for cakes, pastries, jams and chutney and a section for children who had grown their own vegetables and prepared them for the show. The class prizes are small but the honour of winning is great with cups, individual shields and rosettes being awarded for 1st , 2nd and 3rd.

Prize for the best vegetables went to Richard Mann, best flowers, Bob Berry and Best in Show was John Benson’s entry.

Tea, coffee and homemade cakes were served in the supper room and entertainment during the afternoon was by Methley choir Melodia.

At the end of the day produce was sold and the proceeds given to the local charity FDM who are aiming to buy a new mini coach so that they can continue to produce accessible transport for people wishing to enjoy days out.

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BRAVE ENOUGH FOR...

A SPOOKY READ FOR HALLOWEEN?

As darkness falls across the land, the midnight hour is close at hand, creatures crawl in search of blood, to terrorise your neighbourhood, and who to ever shall be found without the soul for getting down must stand and face the hounds of hell and rot inside a corpses shell! If that famous lyric has not got you in the mood for Halloween at the end of the month, here are a few book reviews on some on topic thrillers!

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THE SHINING – STEPHEN KING Even if you have seen and loved Stanley Kubrick’s film, maybe even especially if you have not seen and loved it, you should read the book. The book is not the film. The book is a deeper (and scarier) experience altogether.

Stephen King is a master storyteller, and in The Shining he created a classic novel of possession and isolation.

The Torrances are a damaged family. Jack is an ex-teacher and sometime writer with a drink problem, who takes the only job he can find – the winter caretaker at a hotel called The Overlook. He takes along his wife, and young son Danny. They are welcomed by the chef, Dick Hallorann, who has psychic abilities which he calls ‘the shine’, and Dick quickly realises that Danny shines too. He has to leave but forms a powerful connection with Danny promising that wherever he is if Danny calls to him, he will hear and come – a promise he later honours.

Ostensibly Danny is the main character and the book is about his father’s descent into madness, but it is the hotel which dominates the story.

King paints an incredibly detailed picture with undertones of American Indian burial grounds, multiple homicides, hauntings and sightings.

Jack appears to become possessed by forces at work there. The tension and claustrophobia

build a threatening atmosphere. Prepare to be transported into the long, dark corridors at The Overlook Hotel and know that something dreadful awaits you there. There’s a plot twist or another dimension on every page, as you explore King’s carefully crafted nightmare landscape, populated with the spectres of dead children and their maniac father.

As the plot develops, we question whether Jack is really possessed or simply an alcoholic losing his mind, and whether Danny is psychic or whether what he sees is because he’s been so damaged by his dysfunctional family. King’s skill is to weave together the demons, both real and imagined without drawing any distinct boundaries between the two. As the story builds to its terrifying conclusion you will be on the edge of your seat.

The Shining is a book that doesn’t only deserve a place on the bookshelves of horror fans, but of anyone who enjoys a wellcrafted, fast-paced story with plenty of depth. Read it and you won’t be disappointed.

BY THE LIGHT OF THE HALLOWEEN MOON – CAROLINE STUTSON AND KEVIN HAWKES I rarely recommend a book you may have to find second hand, but there are plenty available from various sources and it is well worth the effort in time for Halloween. Caroline Stutson’s infectious graphic story, full of rhythmic repetition and alliteration, simply bounces along. It all begins on the night of a full Halloween moon, when we see a wiggling toe being stalked by a black cat. The cat never reaches the toe, because it is stopped by a witch, and so the scene is set for a succession of scary creatures, including a bungling, bouncy, breezy bat and a grumpy grungy hobgoblin sprite, who are all thwarted in their various attempts to reach the toe.

The repetition of key lines makes it a terrific book for reading aloud and encourages younger children to join in, while Kevin Hawkes’ scary-comic illustrations make By the Light of the Halloween Moon an appealing book for children and adults alike.

The ending, where we finally meet the owner of the wiggling toe, is delightful and sure to leave everyone smiling.

GRAB YOUR PENCILS

FOR THE BIG DRAW!

October is the official month of the worldwide project ‘The Big Draw’, which promotes the benefits of drawing for children and adults.

I enjoyed art at school but like many kids I stopped drawing when I realised I’d never be ‘good’. Turns out you don’t need to be. The beauty of drawing is that you get all the benefits even if you make the average toddler look like Da Vinci.

Drawing develops fine motor skills - Drawing provides immediate visual feedback that changes depending on the type of pencil, pen or crayon used and how its manipulated. This feedback helps to identify the best ways to produce the

desired result. Fine motor skills are important for writing and typing in school, but are also great for adults with arthritis or mobility issues.

Drawing improves hand-eye coordination - If you’re trying to reproduce what you see then you are exercising hand-eye co-ordination. This helps with writing but also in sport!

Drawing helps you see - By drawing objects in proximity to each other we learn about distance, size, perspective, and texture. It makes us really look at the world in ways we may never have done so before.

Drawing aids concentration - Studying an object, focussing on form and detail takes time. If we’re enjoying that process it aids concentration.

This is helpful for both children in school, but also older people, particularly in early stage dementia.

Drawing improves problem-solving - How do you connect body parts, convey distance or size, represent emotion or texture? These are all creative problems to be solved.

Drawing boosts confidence - If you practice, you improve and feel good, whether you’re an adult or a child, that’s a confidence boost you can take into other areas of your life.

Drawing is a great activity and beneficial for any age group or ability level. Look out for local activities related to The Big Draw.

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THE LS26 GUIDE TO

WHAT’S ON

EVERY MONDAY ART GROUP from Mindfulness activities & The Fair Exchange. 1pm-2pm at Oulton Institute. £2 per session (+£10 deposit).

CARE N HOUNDS CAFE with Rothwell Dementia friendly. 2pm–4pm at the Black Bull, Rothwell ROTHWELL BOOK CLUB at Rothwell Community Hub, 5.45pm-6.45pm. Free, no booking req’d.

MELODIA Rehearsals at Methley WMC, 7.30pm.

(Excludes Bank Holidays).

LINE DANCING with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. 1.30pm-3pm, at Oulton Institute £3.

CRAFT GROUP At Methley Methodist Church for all those who love crafts! 2pm-4pm THE CLUELESS CHORUS At Methley Methodist Church, 7pm-8.15pm SENIOR YOUTH CLUB 13+ At Rothwell Windmill Community Centre, 7pm-9pm, 50p entry.

METHLEY ARCHIVE MEETING At Mickletown Community Centre, 10am - 12pm EVERY TUESDAY AFTERNOON BINGO with raffle, tea, coffee & biscuits. 1pm-3pm at Royds Court, Rothwell.

COFFEE MORNING 10am-11.30am at Oulton Institute. Organised by The Fair Exchange.

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KNIT & NATTER 2pm – share patterns and ideas with refreshments at Rothwell Methodist Church.

SALSA CLASSES 8pm at Oulton Institute by The Fair Exchange. £5, beginners welcome. Booking Req’ MOVEMENT TO MUSIC with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. 11am-12pm, at Woodlesford Parish Centre, £3.50.

BUDDIES AT THE BULL with Rothwell Dementia friendly 2pm–4pm at the Black Bull, Rothwell FIRST STEPS PLAY GROUP for parents / carers of children 0–4 years. 10am-11.30am (in term time) at Rothwell Baptist Church. Suggested donation £1.

WOODLESFORD SOUP & SANDWICHES with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.11.30am-1pm, at Woodlesford Parish Centre, £3.50.

EVERY WEDNESDAY MUSIC FROM THE ATTIC - METHLEY 7pm-9pm at Methley Methodist Chapel.

ST RAPHAEL SINGERS Rehearsals are 7.30pm9.30pm at Trinity Methodist Church, WF1 4LH. LEEDS CO-OPERATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 8pm in the Lynne Barthorpe Room, 1st floor, St. George’s Centre, Middleton, LS10 4UZ. Contact Jane Ellis 0113 265 9970 MOVEMENT TO MUSIC with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.10.30am-12.30pm, at Northfields Community Centre, £3.50.

WEEKLY DANCE & EXERCISE CLASS for over 50s Bollywood style at Woodlesford Parish Hall 10.30am-11.30am. Visit ddance.co.uk for more info.

WOODLESFORD IN BLOOM Meet at the Two Pointers, Church Street, Woodlesford.10am-12pm EVERY THURSDAY METHLEY YOUTH CLUB 6.30pm-8.30pm at Methley Village Centre. Entry is 50p for age 11+.

METHLEY COFFEE MORNING at Mickletown Community Centre. 9am-11.30am.

SOUP & SANDWICH with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. 12pm-1.30pm, at Mickletown Community Centre. £5. Call 0113 288 0887 to reserve a meal.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. 1.30pm-3pm, at Mickletown Community Centre. £2.50, includes refreshments and craft materials - no booking required, call in!

MOVEMENT TO MUSIC with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.10.30am-12pm, at Rothwell Baptist Church, £3.50.

SEQUENCE DANCING at All Saints Parish Hall, Woodlesford. 2pm-4pm £2 (with tea & biscuits).

EVERY FRIDAY SWILLINGTON ELDERBERRIES DROP-IN at Swillington Village Hall. 12pm-2.30pm HEALING MINDS SUPPORT GROUP part of The Fair Exchange. 2pm-3.30pm. At Rothwell Fire Station, contact Pauline on 07780 601917 for info.

MULTI SPORT ACTIVE CLUB for kids aged 4-11.

5pm-6pm (term time) at Rothwell Scout Hut. £2 per session. To book call Richard 07958 100383 COFFEE MORNING at Temple Lawn Community Centre 10am-12noon. Everyone welcome.

STORYTIME FOR UNDER 5’S 10.30am-11.30am at Rothwell Community Hub. FUN & FITNESS with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. At Midland House, 2pm-3.30pm, £3.50 INTERMEDIATE YOUTH CLUB 11-13 At Rothwell Windmill Com’ Centre, 5.30pm-7.15pm, 50p entry.

SENIOR YOUTH CLUB 13+ At Rothwell Windmill Community Centre, 7.30pm-9pm, 50p entry.

EVERY SATURDAY COFFEE STOP 10am-12noon, with biscuits & cakes.

At Rothwell Methodist Church.

ROTHWELL PARK RUN Free weekly 5k run in Springhead Park. www.parkrun.org.uk/rothwell THROUGHOUT THE WEEK COFFEE MORNINGS At Methley Methodist Church 10am-12noon. (Not open on Saturday 9th Oct’) THROUGHOUT THE MONTH HAIGH ROAD SOUP & SANDWICHES with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. Second & Fourth Mondays, 11am-1pm Haigh Road Centre £3.50.

MENZ OWN HOBBIES & INTEREST GROUP with The Fair Exchange Last Monday of the month, for venue and info contact Pauline on 07780 601917.

SOUP LUNCH CLUB - First Tuesday 12.30pm-2pm, at Rothwell Baptist Church. Call Sheila 07794 844564 GOLDEN DAYS - First Tuesday 11am-12pm - Talks, sing songs & crafts at Rothwell Community Hub. KNIT TOGETHER - Second Tuesday 10.30am-12pm knitting & craft event With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme at Rothwell Community Hub.

KEEP ACTIVE - Third Tuesday 11am-12pm - gentle exercise and chat at Rothwell Community Hub. SHOPPING TRIP TO COLTON & CROSSGATES With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. Every Third Tuesday.

Booking required, £4.50.

GAMES GALORE - Fourth Tuesday 11am-12pm Fun session at Rothwell Community Hub. COLOURING CAFE - Fifth Tuesday 11am-12pm bonus session at Rothwell Community Hub. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP - First Wednesday. Friendly group offering advice and comfort. Co-op chapel, Jail Yard Parade. 12pm-2pm.

SHARE & CARE - First Wednesday, 10.30am-12pm at St. Mary’s Church, Swillington. A friendly group for those dealing with loneliness, bereavement or loss.

ACTIVE MINDS - With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. Every Second and Fourth Wednesday, 10.30am-11.45am, at Royds Court, £2.50.

FAMILY TREE RESEARCH with The Fair Exchange Third Wednesday, at Rothwell Community Hub. ROTHWELL DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP Last Wednesday, 10.30am-12pm at the Black Bull.

WELLBEING WALKS with Rothwell Live At Home Scheme.Last Wednesday, 11am, at RSPB St Aidan’s.

COSY CORNER MEMORY CAFE - Third Thursday, Rothwell Dementia friendly group meeting. 2pm– 3.30pm, Woodlesford Methodist Church Hall.

ACORNS & OAKS - With Rothwell Live At Home Scheme. Every Third Thursday. Outdoor activities at Swillington Farm, 10am-12pm, £5.

TEA TIME THURSDAYS at Methley Methodist Church, October 3rd & 31st. 5pm-6.30pm. (no session on 17th October) CHARITY COFFEE MORNING - Third Friday 10am12noon, at Rothwell Methodist Church.

LUNCH CLUB - First Friday at 12.30pm. At Rothwell Methodist Church.

SWILLINGTON BOOK CLUB - Second Friday of the month. 1.15pm at Swillington Village Hall.

TEA COSY MEMORY CAFE - First Saturday, 9.30am12.30pm. Rothwell Dementia friendly group meeting at the Rothwell Parish Centre.

POP IN at St. Mary’s Swillington, 10am-12pm, second Saturday. A very informal get together with activities, refreshments, conversation and a warm welcome for everyone.

SWILLINGTON NET LUNCH CLUB - For ages 60+ run by The Neighbourhood Elders’ Team of Garforth.

Enjoy a two course lunch, bingo and raffle. Transport available for a small charge. New people welcome.

October lunch clubs details: Swillington: Astley court, Oct 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd.

Primrose House, Oct 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th.

Allerton Bywater: Victoria pub, Main Street, Oct 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd. Hollins Grove, every Friday.

Please contact Lyndsey on 0113 287 4784 to book or for more information.

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FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER GEORGE MICHAEL TRIBUTE NIGHT, Blackburn Hall, Rothwell, 7pm-11.30pm. Full Tribute Show plus support act followed by a Disco. Fancy dress welcome. Licenced Bar Available until 11.15pm.

Tickets from www.tributetickets.co.uk or by calling into Mrs Bobbins, Commercial Street, Rothwell.

SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER CAREERS WITH ANIMALS DAY, College of Animal Welfare, Tingley, WF3 1DR, 10am-3pm. Are you looking to work with animals and not sure how to get started? You can speak with animal and veterinary experts and find out what your options are. You can also listen to career talks. Free entry.

COFFEE MORNING, Lofthouse Methodist Church, 10am-12pm. Various stalls and bacon butties for sale! £1 entry includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

FUNGUS FORAY, Temple Newsam Estate, 2pm4pm. A natural history talk and guided walk foraging for mushrooms around the estate.

Tickets are £5 adults and £2.50 children. Advance booking is required by calling 0113 336 7560.

TABLE TOTS BABY & CHILDREN INDOOR MARKET, Rothwell Leisure Centre, 3pm-4.30pm. Baby & children’s indoor nearly new sale - everything from maternity to age ten.

HARVEST SUPPER, St. Margaret’s Hall, Methley, 6.30pm. Tickets cost £5 for adults, children go free.

Contact Dr Ann Whitfield at ann.whitfield37@ btinternet.com or call 07985 035774 24

SATURDAY 5TH & SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER ST OSWALDS CHURCH, METHLEY, OPEN DAY, with a display of local craft work. 11am-5pm Saturday and 1pm-5pm Sunday. Please note at 3pm on Sunday there will be a pet service and blessing - all creatures great and small are welcome!

SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER HARVEST FESTIVAL at St Oswalds Church, Methley. Bring along your gifts for Rothwell food bank. 11am.

WILD BOAR CHALLENGE at Rothwell Country Park.

Off Road bike ride for charity. Visit www.wildboarchallenge.co.uk, email wildboar@rothwell-lions. org.uk or call 0113 414 5447 for info / registration.

TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER METHLEY MOVIES present ‘Rocketman’ an epic musical fantasy about the story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows his transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into superstar Elton John. 7pm - RATED 15 WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER INTRODUCTION TO JEWELLERY BEAD WEAVING at Rothwell Centre, Marsh Street, Rothwell. 1pm-3pm. A 5 week course priced £55. Call 0113 284 6200 for more info.

THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER TOBIAS GRASSROOTS: Scott Wainwright, Tobias Bar, Rothwell, 8.30pm-10.30pm. A unique brand of Blues, Gospel, Folk and Hip-Hop. Free entry, donations appreciated.

SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER SHOP SMALL THIS FALL, Rothwell Parish Hall, 11am-3pm. A family friendly craft and gift fair, supporting a wide variety of local small businesses. Hot food will be available plus a book signing from Michael James Lynch!

FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY at the Coach & Horses, Wakefield Road, 7pm-12.30am. Tony, Debbie & Billy would love you to come and celebrate their first anniversary with a 80’s theme night. Fancy dress is advised!

SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER COMMUNITY LITTER PICK, St. Aidan’s Nature Reserve, 11am-1pm. Can you help maintain the site? Any help, no matter for how long appreciated!

Meet at the Visitor Centre. Please wear suitable clothing, footwear and bring gloves. Litter pickers, bags, tea & coffee provided. Bring your own lunch.

For more info contact Gavin Orr on 0113 232 0529 or email gavin.orr@rspb.org.uk THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER WALKING DEAD QUIZ NIGHT, The Black Bull, Rothwell, 8pm-11pm. What will you do when the world is under zombie attack? If you know the ‘Walking Dead’ season by season, why not try our quiz? £2 per team. Complimentary supper.

SATURDAY 19TH & SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER BINOCULAR & TELESCOPE WEEKEND, St. Aidan’s Nature Reserve, 10am-4pm. A team of experts will be on hand to give you the very best advice on

choosing the right product. Free event, (normal admission charges apply to non-members who wish to explore the site further - £4 per car).

HALLOWEEN AT SWITHENS FARM, Rothwell, 10am-4pm. Join the scary tractor ride and walk through the haunted woods to pick your pumpkin.

Then back to the farm shop where you will be able to pimp up your pumpkin! Cost is £6. This is also available Saturday 26th through to Thursday 31st.

SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER MEMORIAL WALK, RSCPA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch, WF3 2DX, 11am-2pm. Last October the Pet Memorial Garden was opened.

Therefore, this year a memory walk will be held that will start at the Animal Centre in East Ardsley and end there too. You can bring your dogs or go alone. The walk is to remember animals lost in the past. There is no signing up fee, but donations are welcome. Any questions, please email: sally. balmforth@rspcaleedsandwakefield.org.uk WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER OPEN MIC NIGHT, at Methley Methodist Church from 7.30pm. To book your slot contact Kev on 07563 567901 or email kevdob@me.com FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY, Methley Cricket Club. 6pm-8pm. Children’s entertainer, Fancy dress with prize plus food. Tickets cost £4.50 per child. Contact Michele on 07798 677926 for more information and tickets.

SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER CRAFT FAIR AND TREASURE HUNT. Swillington Village Hall, 10am-1pm. Enjoy lots of craft stalls and a mystery treasure hunt! £1 entry for the treasure hunt.

SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER FAMILY FUN DAY at Oulton Institute, Quarry Hill, 10am-2pm. Kids activities, craft stalls, raffle and much more - all proceeds go towards the ‘Woody Defib’ project - see page 18 TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER A TALK ON THE TEMPLARS, by the Methley Community Archive, 7pm at the Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Methley. Tickets cost £3.50 and are available from the Post Office, Main Street, Methley or our Monday morning meetings at the Community Centre, Main Street. Refreshments will be available.

WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER PUMPKIN CARVING, Temple Newsam Estate, 1pm-3pm. Meet in the walled garden for some traditional Halloween pumpkin carving! Bring your own along or collect the one you planted earlier in the year. All ghouls and ghosts are welcome at this free event!

WELLBEING WALKS, St. Aidan’s Nature Reserve, 11am-12pm. A friendly and sociable stroll around St Aidan’s nature park, taking in the scenery and wildlife in the aim of improving physical and mental wellbeing. Free event open to everyone especially older people.

THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER SPOOKY SPOOKTACULAR, Temple Newsam Estate, 5pm-8pm. Scare yourselves silly with a visit to the darkened haunted house and fiendish farm. Take a tour of the house complete with tales of spooky past residents! Try your hand at spooky crafts, collect some terrifying treats along the way and don’t forget to dress up for the occasion, the scarier the better! Advance booking required via www.eventbrite.co.uk. £25 family, £10 adult, £5 children.

AT YOUR LOCAL!

REGULAR LOCAL PUB NIGHTS SUNDAY PETE’S SUNDAY NIGHT QUIZ At the Gardeners Arms. 9pm - cash prizes.

ROSEBUD INN SUNDAY QUIZ NIGHT General knowledge & pictures.

MONDAY DARTS COMPETITION At the Hare & Hounds. £100 prize! 1st Monday of every month.

TUESDAY HARE & HOUNDS QUIZ NIGHT from 8pm.

COACH & HORSES QUIZ NIGHT Quiz and then ‘Open the box’.

ROSEBUD INN QUIZ NIGHT General knowledge & pop.

THURSDAY HARE & HOUNDS OPEN MIC NIGHT 1st Thursday of every month.

HARE & HOUNDS BIG MONTHLY QUIZ NIGHT Last Thursday of every month.

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LS26 COMMUNITY

GROUPS IN OUR AREA Our comprehensive list of local charities and community groups in the area.

If you would like us to list a community group or charity on these pages just get in touch!

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY ROTHWELL - A continuing project making Rothwell a dementia friendly community. The group holds various groups and cafés throughout each month.

FDM - FOR DISABILITY MOBILITY - Social Club for those unable to get out or would like to meet new people. For more info contact 0113 288 9000 or visit www.fdmbus.org.uk FORCE - Friends of Rothwell Civic Enterprise. A group working towards saving the Rothwell Civic Building. Visit their facebook page ‘FORCE Friends of Rothwell Civic Enterprise’ for more info.

FRIENDS OF ROTHWELL COUNTRY PARK - A group of volunteers who help manage, protect and promote the wildlife and heritage of the country park. For more info call Countryside Ranger Heather Wagstaff on 07562 439631.

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MARIE CURIE- East Leeds fundraising group, based in Rothwell. For more info please contact Faye Waters on 01904 755260 or email faye. waters@mariecurie.org.uk.

MELODIA - Ladies choir based in Methley.

Rehearsals on Monday evenings 7.30pm at Methley Working Mens club. Contact Shirley Wright on 01977 554142 / 07900 953720 or Val on 01977 514535 / 07779 373068.

METHLEY ARCHIVE - Historical society with over 7500 photographs of the Methley area. methleyarchive.org METHLEY METHODIST CHURCH - ”Living the Gospel and serving the community with a BIG HEART” www.thecentremethley.co.uk METHLEY WOMBLES - Volunteer group from Methley and Mickletown who get together to keep their village clean and litter free. Contact via Facebook @methleywombles METHLEY YOUTH CLUB - Based at Methley Village Centre. For further info please contact Chloe Canning 07712 216071 MUSIC FROM THE ATTIC - METHLEY - Dust off your old instruments and join the group at Methley Methodist Chapel. Contact: Ben 07748 673116 bendenison@mac.com NET - Neighbourhood Elders Team, caring for older people and their carers. Serving Swillington, Great Preston & Allerton Bywater. www.netgarforth.org.

P@SS - Parents At Swillington Primary School.

Contact Miriam on watsonm01@brigshawtrust. com or telephone 0113 286 3220.

ROTHWELL BAPTIST CHURCH - Welcoming our community with over 20 activities each week. (see What’s On Section for individual events) Wood Lane, LS26 0PG. www.rothwellbaptist.org.uk ROTHWELL COMPETITIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL - Group running a competitive music festival in March each year in Rothwell town centre.

The Syllabus is produced in September and available from the Rothwell Library or on their website rothwellmusicfestival.shutterfly.com ROTHWELL CLUSTER - Provides access to local facilities, out of school hours and holiday activities and specialist support. www.facebook.com/ rothwellcluster ROTHWELL & DISTRICT GATEWAY CLUB - Meets every Wednesday during term time at Rothwell Windmill Club for adults of all ages with learning disabilities to reduce social isolation. For more information please call 07545 933748 ROTHWELL & DISTRICT LIVE AT HOME Charitable cause to reduce social isolation for older people. For more info call 0113 288 0887 or visit www.rothwellliveathome.btck.co.uk ROTHWELL FOOD BANK - Rothwell area food bank.

For more info visit: www.leedssouthandeast. foodbank.org.uk or telephone 0113 345 0850

ROTHWELL IN BLOOM - The group meets every Thursday morning in Rothwell from 9.30am. To join them please speak to a member of the team in their hi-viz tops.

ROTHWELL LADIES CIRCLE - Rothwell Ladies Circle is a group of girls who like to have fun whilst fundraising and supporting the community www. facebook.com/rothwell.circle ROTHWELL LIONS - Community group who organise fundraising and charity events. Tel 0845 833 2765 or visit www.rothwell-lions.org.uk ROTHWELL METHODIST CHURCH Running various meetings and charity events.

Please see our ‘What’s On’ pages for details. aireandcaldercircuit.org.uk/churches/rothwell ROTHWELL RHUBARB TARTS WI - Meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Haigh Court, at 7.30pm-9.30pm. Please contact June Holstead via facebook.(new WI group)..

ROTHWELL SCOUT GROUP - 7th Rothwell Scout Group based on Haigh Road, Rothwell. www. rothwellscouts.com ROTHWELL T.A.R.A - Rothwell tenants and residents association, a group to discuss concerns within the local community. Visit facebook ‘rothwelltenantsandresidents’ ROTHWELL YOUTH CLUB - Based at the Rothwell Windmill Community Centre, Marsh Street, Rothwell. Please contact Mel Taylor 07891 279116. (See ‘Whats On’ for days/times)

SOWHAT - Campaign group opposing HS2. Please visit www.sowhat.org.uk or their facebook page for more info.

SPRINGHEAD PARK VOLUNTEERS Volunteer group of local residents committed to maintaining Springhead Park. For more info email springheadparkvolunteers@gmail.com ST RAPHAEL SINGERS - Local choir whose main aim is to help churches and charitable organisations raise funds. Based at Trinity Methodist Church, Norton Road, WF1 4LH. email: straphaelsingers@ gmail.com. #SAVEOURHOMESLS26 - Residents action group fighting the demolition of homes on Sugar Hill Close and Wordsworth Drive. Please visit saveourhomesls26.org or to sign the petition: www.change.org/pemberstone SWILLINGTON IN BLOOM - Group of volunteers who plant and maintain the flowerbeds and boxes In Swillington. For more information email swillingtoninbloom@hotmail.co.uk THE FAIR EXCHANGE - Champions inclusiveness through the exchange of skills, knowledge and experience. Contact Pauline on 07780 601917, email info@thefairexchange.org.uk, or visit www.thefairexchange.org.uk. You can also view our What’s On pages for details.

TIME TO SHINE PROJECT - Fun and excercise for the over 50’s. Run by D. Dance Theatre, 0113 282 6211 or email jenny.oulton@yahoo.co.uk

WOODLESFORD IN BLOOM - Making Woodlesford a great place to live by enhancing the environment with floral displays. More volunteers needed! Contact via Facebook or email www. woodyinbloom@btinternet.com CAN’T SEE THE GROUP YOU RUN OR ATTEND? Then get in touch and send us the details so we can include it in this section! We are just an email or phone call away!.

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STANLEY RODS UPDATE

LADIES RUGBY COMES TO STANLEY!

At this time last season it was full steam ahead with the launch of the Stanley Rodillians Junior Section writes club secretary Ian Stout.

A year on the Junior section is thriving and growing due to the energy of the kids and the fantastic culture and environment created by the dedicated coaching team and volunteers.

With that in mind I thought this season might have a more relaxed start but how wrong could I be. A young lady by the name of Jess Johnston 28

has caught the rugby bug and is now taking the lead on the launch of the new Ladies Rugby Section at the club.

Although new to the game Jess brings incredible enthusiasm and fun and with the support of our experienced level 2 coaching team, this will be a great addition to the club. Ladies Rugby is the fastest growing area within Rugby Union and the club are excited about this new development.

We want to thank Jess and wish her every success as we work together to develop this new venture.

Training will be on a Thursday and will follow on from the junior girls training. So any ladies out there wanting to give the sport a try or be involved, training starts at 7.30pm from the 26th September onwards. For more information on ladies rugby visit our website stanleyrodilliansrufc.rfu.club or e-mail the club: secretary@rodillians.co.uk So what of the Senior Men’s rugby squad, you might think with all the above that it had been forgotten, but not so. Recruitment never stops and the start of the season has seen 7 new players arrive which is a real boost for the club and a reward for the clubs continued efforts in this area. A big Rods welcome to Anton Porter, Adem Roberts, Joe Goiti, Andrew Whittles, Christopher Hyams , Brett Swiffen and John Nunns.

Rods have played a couple of warm up games in September against Burley and Leeds Modernians,

allowing everyone to get a game and shake off the cobwebs of the closed season.

Training is every Tuesday evening between 7pm and 8.30pm or for a lighter introduction every Thursday from 7pm you can come and play touch and pass. Anyone interested in playing please get in touch whatever your ability, we would love to meet you soon. More information can be found on the club website or social media pages.

UPCOMING SENIOR HOME FIXTURES Saturday 19th Oct v Hessle (3pm) Saturday 16th Nov v Stocksbridge (3pm) UPCOMING HOME JUNIOR FIXTURES Sunday 20th October v Wortley (10am) Sunday 24th November v Moortown (10am) With the excitement of the Men’s Rugby World cup upon us Stanley Rodillians RUFC want to wish all the teams the best of luck, may the best team win, hopefully England showing my own personal Bias!

FOLLOW THE RODS ONLINE! Website: stanleyrodilliansrufc.rfu.club NB - There is a separate section of the website for the junior teams.

Facebook: @StanleyRodilliansRufc Juniors Facebook@StanleyRodsJuniorsRUFC

ROBIN HOOD ATHLETIC

RECORD FIRST VICTORY OF NEW SEASON

Robin Hood’s difficult start to the 2019/20 season saw the club sitting 3rd to bottom of the West Yorkshire Premier League, after their opening three fixtures with one point gained from a 3-3 draw gained on the first day of the season against Knaresborough Town.

Hoods next game on August 24th was to prove just as fruitless, as despite creating numerous clear cut chances, the club suffered a 4-2 defeat.

Robin Hoods goals coming from Jamie Lister and Dale Pickering.

Fortunately for the team there was to be a quick turn-around to try and get things on track. The following Wednesday saw an away trip to face Sherburn White Rose who have had a similar tricky start to the campaign, positioned one place beneath Hood. The signs were good with most first team players available for selection for the first time this season, and after a very good performance the first win of the season was notched up. James Finlayson scoring both goals.

Next up was a home fixture against Headingley and a good chance to build on that first win.

Unfortunately though after a disappointing performance Hood were defeated 2-1. A flurry of late chances were missed but ultimately Hood paid the price for what the club described as ‘very flat and underwhelming’. Hoods goal was scored

by Joey Ritson.

As the season moved into September the change of month did not bring a change of fortunes, as Hood suffered a comprehensive 4-0 defeat at the hands of an impressive Hunslet.

A home match followed against Huddersfield Amateurs and after a good attacking performance that could have seen Hood 2 or 3 up in the first half, a point was the outcome with a final score of 0-0.

The club still lies 3rd to bottom but with a month of squad availability issues we are confident that with a settled squad, the results will come and the club can begin to climb up the league table.

The Chair MALE GROOMING 0113 282 9761 98 Haigh Road Rothwell Leeds LS26 0LP OPENING HOURS: Wednesday 8.30-6.30pm | Thursday & Friday 8.30-9.00pm Saturday 8.00-2.00pm | Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday

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LS26 SPORTS...

CLUBS IN YOUR AREA If you run, or are involved with a local sports club, who you would like listing on this page, just email us at ls26local@gmail.com with a contact detail that we can list and we will include your club.

BOWLS ROTHWELL BOWLING CLUB upthetrap@hotmail.co.uk WOODLESFORD BOWLING CLUB 0113 2827928 CRICKET CARLTON CRICKET CLUB www.carltoncricketclub.co.uk METHLEY CRICKET CLUB methleycc.play-cricket.com ROTHWELL CRICKET CLUB www.rothwell.play-cricket.com FOOTBALL CARLTON ATHLETIC FC Contact via facebook - @carltonathleticfc CARLTON & ROTHWELL GIANTS JFC giantsjfc.club 30

METHLEY UNITED AFC www.methleyunitedafc.org ROBIN HOOD ATHLETIC AFC 07970 345945 ROTHWELL JUNIORS www.pitchero.com/clubs/rothwelljuniorsfc ROTHWELL JUNIORS GIRLS dazmillard2011@hotmail.co.uk ROTHWELL OLD BOARS WALKING FOOTBALL Chris Bird 07860 890383 SWILLINGTON SAINTS WELFARE JFC Contact via facebook - Swilly Saints Junior Football OULTON ATHLETIC FC Ethan Braggington 07852 930245 MULTI-SPORT OULTON SPORTS & COMMUNITY CLUB 0113 2822356 MARTIAL ARTS CHULDOW ROTHWELL MARTIAL ARTS 0113 2824935 / info@chuldowrothwell.com.

COOL KICKS 07450 673553 / kickboxing@coolkicks.uk.

ROTHWELL KARATE CLUB 07754 195625 / admin@rothwellkarateclub.co.uk ROUNDERS ROTHWELL ROUNDERS Contact via facebook - Rothwell Rounders.

RUGBY LEAGUE OULTON RAIDERS ARLFC www.pitchero.com/clubs/oultonraidersarlfc.

OULTON RAIDETTES UNDER 8s 07540 063778 OULTON RAIDETTES GIRLS U12s Kelly Shaw 07576 924350, U14s Kathrine Casey 07780 498409 and U16s Vicky Goddard 07972 200280.

OULTON VIKINGS UNDER 7s James Crow 07898 861247 STANLEY RANGERS ARLFC www.stanleyrangers.org.uk / 01924 870508 SWILLINGTON ARLFC U10’s & TOTS Kyle 07397 859344 RUGBY UNION LEEDS CORINTHIANS RUFC www.pitchero.com/clubs/leedscorinthiansrufc STANLEY RODILLIANS RUFC Jordan Platt 07804 470382 for juniors or Gary Demaine 07776 353892 for seniors. www.stanleyrodilliansrufc.rfu.club RUNNING METHLEY STRIDERS methleystriders@gmail.com ROTHWELL HARRIERS www.rothwellharriers.org.uk RODILLIAN RUNNERS www.rodillianrunners.co.uk SQUASH ROTHWELL SQUASH & RACKETBALL CLUB 0113 2822276 / www.rothwellsquashclub.co.uk

LS26 LOCAL

PRIZE CROSSWORD Complete the clues and then find the hidden word(s) by re-arranging the letters from the squares with the yellow dots to win the monthly prize!

This months clue: Famous mechanical landmark at local nature reserve (7)

To enter the prize draw simply email your answer to ls26local@gmail.com no later than 25/10/19.

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